Melton Prior (English, 1845-1910) Original Illustration Art, the Sudan War, c. 1890s, mixed media, signed and inscribed: "The dangers of the road / Arabs trying to cut off two messengers with despaches / the attempt + repulse." Published in the Illustrated London News. https://wellcomecollection.org/works/n34k7edr/items. Size: 14'' x 11'', 36 x 28 cm (sight); 24'' x 19.5'', 61 x 50 cm (frame).

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